When it comes to hosting a fundraising event, nothing beats having a good theme for all of your guests to be a part of. Something fun for the guests to… Read More »
Fundraising Tips & Tricks
Major Donors: A Love Story
This post is the second in a series designed to teach the art and fundamentals of writing for nonprofits. These posts are based on the “Writing for Nonprofits” Guide from… Read More »
DIY: PVC Photo Booths & Display Stands
Need to add some last minute details to your fundraising event on a small budget? Consider using PVC display stands for photo booths and creative display stands! PVC pipes are… Read More »
Developing Your Organization’s Unique Voice
This post is the first in a series designed to teach the art and fundamentals of writing for nonprofits. These posts are based on the “Writing for Nonprofits” Guide from… Read More »
The Ultimate Event Day Checklist [INFOGRAPHIC]
You’ve spent the last nine months—or more—preparing for the big day of your event. All the ducks are in a row, and it’s time to finalize the last details… We… Read More »
Leftover Auction Items? Have a “Fire Sale”
The auction is over, everyone had a wonderful time and your fundraising was a great success. Now what do you do with the packages that didn’t sell and the last… Read More »
More Engagement & Higher Bids with a Better Registration Confirmation Email
Are you using your registration confirmation email to its full extent? A registration confirmation email lets guests know their event ticket purchase has been processed, and they’re all set to… Read More »
How To: Write Compelling Auction Item Descriptions
You’ve got some really fantastic items for your auction this year—how are you going to entice your guests to bid on them? You’ve only got a few brief seconds to… Read More »
Grouping Auction Items for Higher Bids
What would you do with one hundred Barbie dolls that were donated to your upcoming benefit auction? These days procurement is getting more difficult, as individuals and businesses are cutting… Read More »
Fund-a-Need: Paddle or Mobile Phone?
Planning an event is no easy task, and when faced with choices of transitioning between the ‘old-school’ bid paddles or utilizing mobile technology to capture donor information for your Fund-a-Need… Read More »